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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.65, 434.21 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.65, 434.21 and 190.41 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.65 : 434.21 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.65/434.21 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.65x = 434.21 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.65x = 82,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,677.93/314.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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